Mountains to Molehills: ‘Blessed nation’

Published: Friday, November 23, 2012 at 9:37 a.m.

Last Modified: Friday, November 23, 2012 at 9:37 a.m.

Dick and Connie Blevins of Hendersonville say they are pleased with the outcome of the presidential election, but Mr. Blevins is wondering what is wrong with Florida when it comes to voting. “Oh my God.

Look at what happened in Florida,” he says. “They had a 12-page ballot. What a mess.”

But Mrs. Blevins is glad President Barack Obama didn’t have to depend on the voting in Florida. “I’m pleased,” she says, “and we will be happy if the president and Congress now work together.” “He won’t be running again and won’t have to please everyone this time, but it amazes me that people don’t see what a mess he stepped into,” says Mr. Blevins. “We are, however, going to a reunion this weekend and hope the subject of politics doesn’t come up. But I remember what my brother says. He says there are two parties, the Democrats and polecats.” Mrs. Blevins, giving some advice to folks, repeats her recent posting on Facebook: “The best thing we can do is pray for our nation because we are all one. We are going to be OK because we are a blessed nation, and Jesus is Lord.”

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‘STOP FIGHTING EACH OTHER’: Tom McCabe of Flat Rock is curious to see what will happen now that President Barack Obama has won. “I’m especially interested in how they try to balance the budget,” he says. “I really hope this time Congress works with the president and they stop fighting each other.

Otherwise things will stay the same.”

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QUIPS STUMP PARRISH: “Considering the typical tea party member’s response to President Barack Obama’s reelection, they should go ahead and change their name to the Whine Party.”

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SLY WIFE: After 24 years of marriage, a man dumped his wife for another woman. The house was in his name, and he wanted to remain there with his new love, so he agreed to buy his longtime bride a new house if she would move out.

She agreed to this but asked that she be given three days on her own there to pack up her things. While he was gone, the first day she lovingly put her personal belongings into boxes, crates and suitcases. On the second day, she had the movers come and collect her things.

On the third day, she sat down for the last time at their dining table and feasted on shrimp and a bottle of wine. When she had finished, she went into each room and deposited a few of the resulting shrimp shells into the hollow of the curtain rods. She then cleaned up the kitchen and left. The husband came back with his new girl, and all was bliss for the first few days. Then it started — the smell. They tried everything.

They cleaned and mopped and aired the place out. Vents were checked for dead rodents, carpets were steam cleaned and air fresheners were hung everywhere. Exterminators were brought in, the carpets were replaced, and on and on it went. Finally, they could take it no more and decided to move.

The moving company arrived and did a very professional packing job, taking everything, including the curtain rods, to their new home.

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LAST BUT NOT LEAST: The Rutherford Community Theatre will present “A Hillbilly Christmas Carol,” a comedy in one act set in the Ozarks, on Dec. 1, as part of The Bostic Lincoln Center’s celebration, “A Bostic Christmas Event.” The play will open the festival at 3 p.m.

in the Fire Station house adjacent to the center at 112 Depot St. in Bostic. Festivities will include an open house showcasing a recent special acquisition by the center, musical programs, prizes, refreshments and a visit with Santa. Admission is by donation. “A Hillbilly Christmas Carol” also will be performed at the Green River Plantation’s Christmas Dinner Theater in Rutherfordton on Dec. 14 and 15. Dinner for both performances will be at 6:30 p.m., followed by the show at 7 p.m. The cost is $25 per person, and reservations are required. Call 828-286-1461.

<p>Dick and Connie Blevins of Hendersonville say they are pleased with the outcome of the presidential election, but Mr. Blevins is wondering what is wrong with Florida when it comes to voting. “Oh my God.</p><p>Look at what happened in Florida,” he says. “They had a 12-page ballot. What a mess.”</p><p>But Mrs. Blevins is glad President Barack Obama didn't have to depend on the voting in Florida. “I'm pleased,” she says, “and we will be happy if the president and Congress now work together.” “He won't be running again and won't have to please everyone this time, but it amazes me that people don't see what a mess he stepped into,” says Mr. Blevins. “We are, however, going to a reunion this weekend and hope the subject of politics doesn't come up. But I remember what my brother says. He says there are two parties, the Democrats and polecats.” Mrs. Blevins, giving some advice to folks, repeats her recent posting on Facebook: “The best thing we can do is pray for our nation because we are all one. We are going to be OK because we are a blessed nation, and Jesus is Lord.” </p><p>◆ </p><p>'STOP FIGHTING EACH OTHER': Tom McCabe of Flat Rock is curious to see what will happen now that President Barack Obama has won. “I'm especially interested in how they try to balance the budget,” he says. “I really hope this time Congress works with the president and they stop fighting each other.</p><p>Otherwise things will stay the same.” </p><p>◆ </p><p>QUIPS STUMP PARRISH: “Considering the typical tea party member's response to President Barack Obama's reelection, they should go ahead and change their name to the Whine Party.” </p><p>◆ </p><p>SLY WIFE: After 24 years of marriage, a man dumped his wife for another woman. The house was in his name, and he wanted to remain there with his new love, so he agreed to buy his longtime bride a new house if she would move out.</p><p>She agreed to this but asked that she be given three days on her own there to pack up her things. While he was gone, the first day she lovingly put her personal belongings into boxes, crates and suitcases. On the second day, she had the movers come and collect her things.</p><p>On the third day, she sat down for the last time at their dining table and feasted on shrimp and a bottle of wine. When she had finished, she went into each room and deposited a few of the resulting shrimp shells into the hollow of the curtain rods. She then cleaned up the kitchen and left. The husband came back with his new girl, and all was bliss for the first few days. Then it started — the smell. They tried everything.</p><p>They cleaned and mopped and aired the place out. Vents were checked for dead rodents, carpets were steam cleaned and air fresheners were hung everywhere. Exterminators were brought in, the carpets were replaced, and on and on it went. Finally, they could take it no more and decided to move.</p><p>The moving company arrived and did a very professional packing job, taking everything, including the curtain rods, to their new home. </p><p>◆ </p><p>LAST BUT NOT LEAST: The Rutherford Community Theatre will present “A Hillbilly Christmas Carol,” a comedy in one act set in the Ozarks, on Dec. 1, as part of The Bostic Lincoln Center's celebration, “A Bostic Christmas Event.” The play will open the festival at 3 p.m.</p><p>in the Fire Station house adjacent to the center at 112 Depot St. in Bostic. Festivities will include an open house showcasing a recent special acquisition by the center, musical programs, prizes, refreshments and a visit with Santa. Admission is by donation. “A Hillbilly Christmas Carol” also will be performed at the Green River Plantation's Christmas Dinner Theater in Rutherfordton on Dec. 14 and 15. Dinner for both performances will be at 6:30 p.m., followed by the show at 7 p.m. The cost is $25 per person, and reservations are required. Call 828-286-1461. </p><p>Reach Lou Parris at 828-694-7836 or molehills@blueridgenow.com.</p>